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How much do we know about the spirit world? This BYU Education Week presenter shares what prophets, scriptures have taught

Danielle Christensen - Note: Education Week was presented in a special online format this year, meaning that anyone can purchase access to the full list of pre-recorded Education Week presentations, including the ones mentioned in this article, and listen to them as many times as desired through March 31, 2021. To listen to the full messages referenced in this article, purchase access through the BYU Education Week website . All scripture references and quotes were part of a slideshow shared by the presenter during his BYU Education Week address .  What happens between death and resurrection, and what do we really know about the...

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Watch: This ‘Polar Express’ medley is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit earlier than usual

Morgan Jones - Christmas came early on Tuesday morning as BYU Vocal Point debuted their Polar Express  medley, featuring Rise Up Children’s Choir. The medley highlights music from the 2004 computer-animated film that featured the voice of Tom Hanks, and the video comes complete with a real train, which many in Utah will recognize as the “Heber Creeper.” The beautifully filmed video coincides with the release of the a capella group’s Christmas album, Newborn King , which includes the medley.  “Honestly, it’s been a crazy year,” the group wrote on Facebook. “We sincerely hope this music can bring peace into your lives and help...

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6 moments you don't want to miss from Sunday's celebration of the 150th anniversary of Young Women

Morgan Jones - Sunday evening, girls old and young around the globe gathered together to celebrate 150 years of Young Women during a special Face to Face event. The night began with a prayer offered in Norway and ended with a prayer given in front of the construction site of the Bangkok Thailand Temple—appropriate bookends to a night celebrating an organization that has reached women worldwide. But in between the prayers, there were also many inspirational moments.  While the program focused heavily on the incredible ways young women have celebrated the anniversary, there were also remarkable musical numbers, inspiring video segments, and a message...

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Watch: Young women perform touching new song, ‘With All Your Light’

Lindsey Williams - In a world that can seem full of darkness, a new song reminds you what you can do “With All Your Light.” The song, posted on YouTube on Sunday, November 15, has already garnered over 15,000 views. “With all your light, you’ll chase away the shadows,” read the lyrics. “With all your light, you’ll pierce the deepest night. Even a single star can shine in the darkness. With all your light, believe in who you are.” The song, written by Blake Gillette and Brittney Bennett, is especially for young women. The idea came to Bennett as she was preparing to be...

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What Yale’s newspaper is saying about Latter-day Saints’ reactions to the pandemic

Lindsey Williams - Though the Latter-day Saint community at Yale may be small in numbers, it is strong in faith even amid a pandemic, according to student Caroleine James. Yale Daily News,  the oldest college daily newspaper in the United States, recently shared how the pandemic has affected the Yale Latter-day Saint community, detailing how worship services have changed. “I wasn’t expecting to miss it that much,” student Chunie Johnson told Yale Daily News . “I’m used to having my Sundays be a pick-me-up and so, feeling a little more down than usual, I think, was something I noticed.” Students also shared with the...

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Watch: The inspiring story of how this woman in India learned God had a plan for her

Lindsey Williams - When Renu Singh’s mother became ill, Singh started a search for the truth—a search that eventually led her to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A new video from the Church shares Singh’s story. After starting to attend various churches in India, Singh ran into a friend who was waiting to meet with the missionaries. When the missionaries arrived, they invited Singh to join them, but Singh declined the offer because she needed to study for an exam. Upon returning home, Singh heard a voice saying, “You should go.” So she decided to listen to the voice and brought...

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The Church just launched the 2020 Christmas initiative. Here's your first look at the daily service prompts

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has officially launched its global 2020 Christmas initiative. Ideas for ways to serve others and light the world during this year’s Christmas season are now available on LightTheWorld.org . Resources on the website include a new shareable video titled “Hope Shines Bright.” “2,000 years ago, people found hope in a star,” states the video. “This Christmas, let’s help each other find hope in a text or a tag or a not-so-random act of Christlike kindness.” An 18-minute film on the birth of Christ, “ The Christ Child ,” can be viewed on the...

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9 Christ-centered Christmas cards to send loved ones this year

LDS Living Staff - While most snail mail has gone the way of the floppy disk or phone book, sending a Christmas card is a sure way to continue a long-time tradition, send warm holiday wishes, and make sure your family and friends get something in their mailboxes besides bills and junk mail. Holy Night Christmas Cards   Send a joyful reminder of the season to those you care about. These beautiful Christmas cards feature the art of Trent Gudmundsen. The message inside reads "Wishing you the gift of faith, the blessing of hope, and the peace of His love at Christmas and always." Learn...

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In case you missed it: Top LDS Living articles from this week

LDS Living - Here’s a snapshot of what you may have missed on LDS Living this week. You can also subscribe to the LDS Living  newsletter for daily inspiration right to your inbox. Featured Stories A divine Indigenous heritage: How one Latter-day Saint family combines Cree and gospel teachings There's a teaching echoed by several Indigenous tribes: “Beading is medicine.” As Jalynne Geddes creates beadwork, she feels that medicine. She feels healing as she prays and mediates over each piece, hoping the piece conveys not only her Indigenous heritage, but also her divine heritage. And she feels healing as she carries on something her...

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Former ‘Martha Stewart Living’ senior food editor talks being a Latter-day Saint in the NYC food industry

LDS Living - Tara Bench, perhaps best known as Tara Teaspoon , was still a student at Utah State University when she flew out to New York City for a cooking interview with Martha Stewart Living. The interview didn’t go great and as Tara recalls she “messed up a lot.” But at the end of the day she assured those interviewing her that she was a fast learner. She got the internship and started at the bottom of the barrel in the Martha Stewart test kitchen running errands and going to the grocery store for last minute ingredients but when her internship was over,...

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Watch: Richard Thomas narrates ‘Christmas Day in the Morning’ with the Tabernacle Choir

LDS Living Staff - As part of the 2019 Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert, Richard Thomas, an Emmy Award-winning actor, presented the story Christmas Day in the Morning.  And in case you weren’t one of the people who able to experience the magical performance live, the Tabernacle Choir has released a video of the adaptation . The adaptation draws from the original Christmas Day in the Morning  by Pearl S. Buck, as a man named Rob reflects on the special gift he gave one Christmas by milking his family's cows before his father awoke. The video release comes at the same time that BBC's Music Magazine...

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Ask a Latter-day Saint therapist: Can I overcome my eating disorder through faith alone?

Jonathan Decker, LMFT, Contributor - Editor's Note: The views, information, or opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author. Readers should consider each unique situation. This content is not meant to be a substitute for individual, professional advice. For daily gospel-based relationship insights, join Jonathan’s  Facebook group . To submit a question for Jonathan,  click here . Q: I have an eating disorder, and I have come very far in building myself spiritually. I am in a positive place with my faith in my Lord! Is it possible for me to overcome my eating disorder by faith alone or do I need to...

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President Nelson to share special video message of hope and healing

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Russell M. Nelson, prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will share a special video message with the world on November 20, 2020, at 11 a.m. MST. This 11-minute video will focus on ways we can find hope and healing through Jesus Christ during this time of significant global fracture and instability. It will be published on President Nelson’s social media accounts ( Facebook , Instagram , Twitter ) and on the Church’s main YouTube channel in 31 languages .* The video will be available immediately afterward to watch on demand and to download on Newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org...

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23 photos of Elder Renlund that will make you love him even more

LDS Living Staff - This story was originally published by  LDS Living in November 2018 and has been updated in honor of Elder Renlund's birthday . Elder Dale G. Renlund was born on November 13, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah. His parents emigrated from Finland and Sweden to the United States to be sealed in the temple. Elder Renlund was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the October 2015 general conference. He was the 100th apostle in the Church's history. He was also a cardiologist and a professor at the University of Utah. He married Ruth Lybbert after...

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‘Faith is much bigger than football’: Why BYU and Boise State prayed together on the field after last week’s game

Danielle Christensen - The big rivalry game between Brigham Young University and Boise State University was over, and Pastor Mark Thornton, the Idaho team’s chaplain, approached head coach Kalani Sitake to let him know their team was about to pray. Sitake asked if they could join them and called his players, who had been heading off the field following their 51–17 win on Friday, November 6, back to midfield. “We’re not going to turn that down, when a team invites our team to kneel down and praise God for the opportunity we had to play,” Sitake told Deseret News . “What a great invite...

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Elder Cook and 3 other Church leaders speak at CES schools; What to expect during this weekend’s 150th anniversary of Young Women celebration

Lindsey Williams - Editor’s note: “ This week from the pulpit ” highlights recent messages from General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. This story has been updated throughout the week. Find summaries of remarks below or use the hyperlink menu to jump to a specific section. • Elder Cook and 3 other Church leaders speak at CES schools • What to expect during this weekend’s 150th anniversary of Young Women celebration • Elder Holland’s New #HearHim Video • Elder Uchtdorf Wishes the “Candy Bomber” a Happy 100th Birthday • Other General Authority and General Officer Social Media Posts Elder Cook and...

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How Clayton Christensen asking, ‘How can I help you?’ influenced the executive director of the MIT Leadership Center

LDS Living - The Global Peter Drucker Forum channel on YouTube recently hosted a panel of speakers to honor the late Harvard professor Clayton Christensen whose theory of disruptive innovation changed the business world. During their discussion, the panelists spoke of Christensen’s impact as both a professional and an individual who truly made a difference in their lives and in the lives of many others. Each paid tribute to him, noting that Christensen was a “giant of a man” not only physically, but as a thinker and in terms of his lasting influence. The panel covered a range of topics, appreciating Christensen’s ideas as...

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What will Temple Square be like this Christmas? Here's what you need to know

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The seasonal lights are ready and musical performances are being recorded for the 2020 Christmas season on Temple Square in Salt Lake City. The virtual celebration of the Savior’s birth will be different than what visitors to Temple Square have experienced in the past, but organizers say it will once again be a beautiful and inspirational experience. Public access to Church buildings and to Temple Square has been limited since last spring because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the renovation of the iconic Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues. The seasonal lights on Temple...

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How a new Church app can help you grow closer to God

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has launched a new web-based app to help people everywhere engage in daily actions to grow closer to God. The app is called “Become” and can be found at become.org . Through simple, self-guided “paths,” users can choose to go through short engaging activities to learn more about basic spiritual truths. In longer experiences called “journeys,” users can choose to dive deeper into spiritual topics through enhanced interactions, scriptures, sermons and more. Whether on a path or a journey, people using this app are invited to do things to enhance their understanding and...

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Utah Area updates COVID-19 safety measures following state executive and public health orders

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The Utah Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following email to Church leaders in Utah on November 12, 2020. To ensure that the Church is responsive to state executive and public health orders, the Utah Area Presidency asks local Church leaders to make the following four temporary adjustments to ensure increased safety and vigilance during a time of rising COVID-19 cases in the state: Temporarily suspend in-person second-hour meetings in young single adult (YSA) wards and stakes. These can be held virtually. Limit in-person youth gatherings to activities with a religious purpose. Limit in-person...

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A divine Indigenous heritage: How one Latter-day Saint family combines Cree and gospel teachings

Lindsey Williams - Editor’s note: This story contains details about experiences from the Indian residential school system and may not be appropriate for all readers.  Jalynne Geddes sits at her beading nook in the guest room, which is currently decorated with red, orange, yellow, blue, and black beads. Growing up on the Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation reservation in Canada, Jalynne knows a teaching echoed by several Indigenous tribes: “Beading is medicine.” As Jalynne places each bead on the thread slowly and thoughtfully, she feels that medicine. She feels healing as she prays and mediates over each piece, hoping the piece conveys not only...

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How witnessing 2 neighborhood tragedies led this man to connect with others through bread

LDS Living - In this week's episode of This Is the Gospel , three storytellers share what the gospel of Jesus Christ looks like in action. After witnessing two neighborhood tragedies, Ben decides to reach out to his neighbors through a new weekly practice. Read to find out how Ben applied the gospel of Jesus Christ through something as ordinary as a loaf of bread.  An adapted excerpt from the story is below. You can also listen to the full episode here or read a transcript here . Last May, I was asked to speak at a Relief Society function. But when I went...

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14 decorations to fill your home with Christmas spirit

LDS Living Staff - Missing some Christmas decorations? Are your old ones worn out from years of use? Looking to replace them? Look no further! We've got you covered this year. Check out our list of holiday decor that will help brighten and warm your home while still reminding you of the true meaning of Christmas. You're sure to find something special your family will love seeing displayed year after year. Names of Christ Advent Calendar $49.99 This advent calendar comes with hook-and-loop, two-sided ornaments that are removed from the pockets and added to the tree each day. One side has a scripture and the...

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‘Gold missionaries’ and 4 other things you might not have known about early missionary work

Jannalee Sandau - Editor's note: “ Scenes from Saints ” is a series of articles highlighting interesting facts from Saints volume 2. This is the second in the series. You can find part one, which shares facts about the building of the St. George, Logan, and Salt Lake temples, here . Articles will be posted weekly during November and December 2020. You can purchase both volumes of Saints through Deseret Book  or read and listen to the volumes on the Gospel Library app under the “ Restoration and Church History ” section. Chock-full of the good and bad that came with settling in Utah...